By Keysha Drexel
Journal editor
The first time Veronica Wehby participated in the Susan G. Komen North Central Alabama Race for the Cure almost 10 years ago, she didn't realize how many people across the Birmingham metro area have been touched by breast cancer until she saw the sea of pink at Linn Park, she said.
The second time the Homewood resident took part in … [Read more...]

By Keysha Drexel
Journal editor
Dr. Helen Krontiras doesn't take lightly her role in helping women live through what can be the darkest times in their lives.
And with the rapid advancements in breast cancer research and treatment, the co-director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Breast Health Center says she thinks a more personalized approach to women's … [Read more...]

By Keysha Drexel
Up until a few years ago, Sharyne Wallace said, she was like most people--unaware of the long-term consequences of concussions.
But after seeing how head injuries have affected both her husband and her son-in-law, Wallace said she's determined to make sure the public is more informed.
"Concussions and brain injuries are part of a silent epidemic in … [Read more...]

By Keysha Drexel
Tracey Abbott says she learned a lot about herself and about setting and reaching goals as a runner.
And now almost 21 years after she graduated from Homewood High School, Abbott is coming home to launch a nonprofit aimed at connecting girls from around the world through a shared passion for running.
Abbott, who currently lives in New … [Read more...]

By Margaret Frymire
In the home of Birmingham native Nancy Smith, area children are learning all the tricks and trades of proper etiquette. Etiquette Essentials, Birmingham’s newest manners school, is run by mother and daughter team Molly and Nancy Smith.
Nancy, a former interior designer, has long held proper etiquette to be among the most important things to teach one’s … [Read more...]

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